Industry leading needlefree technology designed to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination and needle sticks while improving both healthcare worker and patient safety.

The Clave®'s mechanically and microbiologically engineered closed system helps protect the patient's catheter from contamination that can otherwise lead to bloodstream infections.

The Clave® features a unique passive technology that cannot accept a needle, ensuring compliance with needlefree policies. The Clave® can be used on all peripheral, arterial, and central venous catheters for the administration of IV fluids or medications, and can be used with blood products. No additional components or adapters are required to access the device, and no end caps are required for sterility. Featuring a dedicated internal fluid path, at no time does the internal fluid path come into contact with the exterior or outer housing of the Clave®.

HOW IT WORKS

Unique features of the Clave® that may help reduce the risk of bacterial contamination:

Split-septum is noted in the CDC guidelines as a preferred design feature for connectors.

All technical information obtained from the manufacturer’s website and technical sheets.

Residual Volume

0.06 mL

Flow Rate at Gravity

185 mL /minute

Functional Activations

600

Blood Compatibility

Yes

MRI Compatibility

Yes

DRUG COMPATIBILITY

Alcohol

Yes

Lipids

Yes

Chlorhexidine

Yes

Chemotherapy

Yes

DIRECTIONS OF USE:

Disinfect to Protect

When placing a new Clave® on a catheter, disinfect the catheter hub and prime the Clave®.

Before accessing a Clave®, always disinfect the injection site with the approved antiseptic per facility protocol.

Scrub the injection site in accordance with facility protocol for appropriate scrubbing and drying times.

Administer or Aspirate

Attach IV tubing, syringe or blood tube holder to Clave® by inserting the luer and twisting ¼ turn, or until a friction fit is achieved.

Do not over-tighten a luer beyond the friction fit as this may damage both the luer and the Clave®.

To disconnect, grasp Clave® and then twist the mating luer counterclockwise away from Clave® until loose. Do not hold catheter hub during disconnect as this may cause accidental removal of Clave® from hub.

Flush After Each Use

Flush the Clave® with normal saline or in accordance with facility protocol. After blood use, the Clave® can be flushed clean and does not require change-out.

Use routine flushing in accordance with facility protocol in order to maintain catheter patency.

Change Clave® in accordance with facility protocol and CDC guidelines.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can needles be used with CLAVE®?

CLAVE® is the only system that is totally incompatible with the use of needles and caps. It’s a better system since it succeeds in reducing the risk of accidental inoculation by preventing the use of needles. The CLAVE® can only be activated with a male luer, NEVER with a needle.

What happens if I use a needle with CLAVE®?
The needle will pierce the silicone seal and a leak will occur.

What if this situation occurs?
The only solution is to change the CLAVE®.

Can we use the CLAVE®with all Luer connectors?
Yes, provided that the connectors are ISO luer Lock or ISO luer Slip (99% of the connectors on the market are of this type). It connects to all female luer connectors (lines, catheters, valves, extensions, etc.).

There is a space between the VALOX body and the Silicone seal. Isn't this a source of contamination?
This space provides for compression of the silicone seal. This space NEVER comes into contact with the flow or the patient's vascular system. Only the inside of the male luer touches the outside of the spike.

When should I change the CLAVE®?
The CLAVE® should be changed according to each institution's protocols. In bacteriological studies, the CLAVE® has been shown to stay sealed for up to 7 days in arterial as well as venous lines. The CLAVE® has shown to maintain its seal for 144 activations in 144 hours.

Can I use a cap with the CLAVE®?
The CLAVE® does not require caps. In addition, a cap can rupture the polycarbonate spike. The silicone seal withstands more than 3000 mmHg of pressure and acts as a bacterial barrier (after being disinfected). The CLAVE® is impermeable to air and water and a cap can keep it open.

What can I use to clean the CLAVE®?
The CLAVE® has been proven to be totally compatible with povidone-iodine, isopropyl alcohol, Betadine, and chlorhexidine.

Do we need to flush the CLAVE® after an extraction or an infusion?
Always follow the hospital's protocol. It is highly recommended that the CLAVE® be flushed after an infusion or an extraction.

Is the CLAVE® effectively flushed after a blood infusion?
Flushing with saline solution after the extraction or infusion of blood is highly effective in the CLAVE®.